Unchained

Van Halen · Best Of Both Worlds [2004]

Alright!

Haaa-ha-ha-ha!

You say, I cannot get there from here, baby

Then I don't care where I'm goin'

Here's to your thin red line

Mmm, I'm stepping over



Thought you'd never miss me till I got a fat city address

Non-stop talker, what a rocker

Blue-eyed murder in a size five dress



Change, nothin' stays the same

Unchained, and ya hit the ground runnin'

Change, ain't nothin' stays the same

Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground runnin'



I know, I don't ask for permission

This is my chance to fly

Maybe enough ain't enough for you

But it's my turn at a try



Thought you'd never miss me till I got a fat city address

Non-stop talker, what a rocker

Blue-eyed murder in a size five dress



Change, nothin' stays the same

Unchained, and ya hit the ground running

Change, ain't nothin' stays the same

Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground runnin'



(Guitar Solo)



Change, nothin' stays the same

Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground runnin'

Change, ain't nothin' stays the same

Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground runnin'



Woo-hoo! Take a look at this!

Hey man, that suit is you!

Whoo-whee! You'll get some leg tonight for sure!

Tell us how you do! Hoo hoo hoo!

(Come on Dave, gimme a break)

Hey hey hey hey! One break, comin' up!



Change, ain't nothin' stays the same

Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground runnin'

Changed, ain't nothin' stays the same

Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground runnin'



Change, ain't nothin' stays the same

Unchained, yeah ya hit the ground runnin'

Change, ain't nothin' stays the same

Unchained!

Unchained - Van Halen

As a staple on Van Halen's 2004 greatest hits compilation, 'Unchained' captures the band's signature blend of hard rock and funk-infused guitar work. The track features Eddie Van Halen's virtuosic soloing, characteristic of the group's energetic live performances and studio recordings from the late 1980s. It exemplifies the band's ability to fuse complex musicality with anthemic hooks, making it a defining piece of their discography. The song remains a popular choice for live sets, reflecting the enduring appeal of their sound in the hard rock genre.